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GYMC JOB POSTING: Executive Director, Guelph Youth Music Centre

24
Aug

The GYMC is seeking an energetic and creative Executive Director who cannot only drive current programs and secure long-term revenue growth but also play a pivotal role in helping our organization realize its full potential. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, and we are excited to welcome the right candidate on board. MORE INFORMATION…

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Valerie Tryon in Recital on June 28

24
May

The world-renowned pianist Valerie Tryon, one of the greatest living interpreters of Romantic music, returns to the GYMC Recital Hall for a recital in benefit of the GYMC on Wednesday, June 28 at 7:30 pm. Haydn, Chopin, Debussy & Rachmaninov. Beautiful and inspiring music that will lift your hearts—in benefit of the GYMC. DETAILS HERE

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Summer Strings Camp Registration is now OPEN

24
Feb

Join us for the second annual Summer String camp for a week of fun, learning and skills development. The week will include orchestra rehearsal, daily sectionals with guest instructors, drumming, and other activities including visual art, dance/movement, outdoor play, and much more. All culminating in an end of week performance for families to see what we’ve been up to all …

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KnightsFest returns on Family Day Monday!

16
Feb

KnightsFest returns! Join us for the return of our FREE Family Day Medieval Festival generously supported by @td_canada! Monday February 20th from 10 am-3 pm. Combat Demos, Trebuchets, Medieval Dancing, and more! More info… https://gymc.ca/workshops-camps/medieval-family-day-festival/ At the GYMC!

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Guelph Youth Music Centre Announces New Executive Director

29
Nov

The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is pleased to announce our new Executive Director will be Samantha Zimmerman. She will join the GYMC in January 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Samantha to the GYMC community,” commented Liz Sandals, GYMC Board Chair. “She has an extensive background in arts management, as well as a creative mind and infectious energy. We …

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Introducing Guelph’s first Early Music Series

16
Aug

Conceived and directed by internationally-renowned singer/countertenor Daniel Cabena, this new series debuts with two concerts in the GYMC Recital Hall on Friday October 21 and 28 at 7:30 pm. Guelph Musicfest is producing this series in cooperation with the GYMC, and net proceeds are in benefit of the centre. Buy tickets now! Visit http://www.guelphmusicfest.ca/cardinal.html

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The GYMC Announces Retirement of Executive Director

07
Jul

The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) announces the retirement of its Executive Director, Gabriella Currie-Ziegler, after almost 11 years of service. Following a long career in arts management, Currie-Ziegler will retire on January 30, 2023. “The GYMC Board of Directors wishes to thank Gabriella for her outstanding leadership. During her tenure as Executive Director of the Guelph Youth Music Centre, …

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Guelph Youth Music Centre Adopts Guelph School of Music

27
Jun

The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) will be adopting the Guelph School of Music (GSM) into its family of programs beginning July 1, 2022. The GSM’s current owner/director, Tracey Clarke-Rankine, recently announced her retirement after 16 years of leading the school. She is a supporter of the GYMC and wanted her school to be part of the centre. A proposal …

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GYMC MASK MANDATE UPDATE

03
Jun

As the current pandemic situation evolves, the GYMC is cautiously optimistic that COVID indicators will continue to drop over the summer and we anticipate a Fall program complement which feels more like the normal we knew. Therefore, effective July 1st, 2022, the GYMC is removing the requirement for mandatory masking subject to future direction from Public Health. However, we continue to recommend the use …

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